General Engineer, AST, Engineering Project Management

In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below and have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped you with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above. NASA utilizes OPM-approved qualification and rating requirements specific for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions which recognizes NASA’s unique aerospace work. The specific qualifications and minimum education requirements are further described below and within the education section of the job announcement. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Providing technical and programmatic support of engineering projects as a subsystem or component level lead; Supporting mission requirements and initiating design, development, integration, test, and modification of aerospace systems or subsystems, and supporting or initiating investigations or risk management studies for engineering projects; Establishing engineering content, cost, project schedule, deliverables and services in coordination with a project team to meet customer needs or specifications; Participating in preliminary, critical and other design reviews or science experiment reviews. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Leading an engineering project team comprised of members from different centers, agencies, or organizations; Leading the development of a complex aerospace system including cost, schedule, and technical management; leading project risk and mission assurance processes and controls; or overseeing contractor performance; Interpreting and implementing NASA Project Management or Systems Engineering policies, standards, and guidelines; Participating in fluid or thermal engineering or technology development. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA’s guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.
The Space Technology Project Office at Glenn Research Center (GRC) is seeking a Project Manager for system or subsystem formulation, design, development, test, integration, and flight for technologies to support storage and use of cryogenic fluids for in-space and lunar/Mars surface applications. Supports efforts with other Centers and Programs to develop and manage the technology portfolio that is responsive to the existing cryogenic fluid roadmap.